![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/north-korea-claims-us-soldier-entered-dmz-to-escape-racism-in-us-army/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EP_TRAVIS_KING_BLOG_OFFPLATFORM-1.jpg&description=Live Blog SOLDIER DETAINED Updated : 9:04, 16 Aug 2023 NORTH KOREA has claimed the US soldier that fled into its territory last month did so because of " racial discrimination " in the United States military. Travis King , 23, crossed the border into North Korea while on a guided tour last month. Now, North Korean state news has claimed the soldier did so due to being "disillusioned at the unequal American society." US officials are currently attempting to negotiate King's safe return to his home country and have been unable to verify if the DPRK's claims are correct. Follow our Travis King blog for the latest news and updates... Private 2nd Class Travis King entered North Korea from South Korea. NBC News reported that the 23-year-old Army private "'bolted' across the inter-Korean border" on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters that King crossed the border "willfully and without authorization."){kind=link}
NORTH KOREA has claimed the US soldier that fled into its territory last month did so because of “racial discrimination” in the United States military.
Travis King, 23, crossed the border into North Korea while on a guided tour last month.
Now, North Korean state news has claimed the soldier did so due to being “disillusioned at the unequal American society.”
US officials are currently attempting to negotiate King’s safe return to his home country and have been unable to verify if the DPRK’s claims are correct.
Follow our Travis King blog for the latest news and updates…